Whirlpool TEP315RV1 manual Oven Light, Oven Door, Oven Cavity, Oven Racks and Roasting Racks

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Do not use oven cleaners.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID (on selected models)

Cleaning Method:

Chrome only

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad.

■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only

■Dishwasher

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild detergent

Drawer Liner (on some models)

Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.

■Clean with mild detergent.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

WARMING DRAWER and TRAY (on some models)

Make sure drawer is cool and remove tray.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild detergent (for both)

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Oven Light

(on some models)

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is open. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. On some models, when the oven door is closed, press the manual oven light switch on the backguard to turn on and off.

Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position.

To Replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Plug in range or reconnect power.

Oven Door

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

Before Removing:

1.Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip.

2.Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Be certain not to scratch finish.

3.Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.

To Remove:

1.Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range.

2.Slowly close the door until it rests against the door removal pins.

3.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

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